Antonio Rüdiger confirms talks about a new contract

Central defender Antonio Rüdiger (28) has confirmed talks about a new working paper at Chelsea.

“I only talk to the club about the contractual situation. It was like I said, that there would be talks after the European Championship. There was a talk between Marina (Granovskaia, d. Ed.) And my agent,” said Rüdiger in a conversation with the Guardian. “I have nothing to do with all the speculation. This is not in my head.”

Instead, he wants to focus on himself. He is “very happy” in London. The main reason for this is primarily coach Thomas Tuchel: “He gave me new life. I wouldn’t say that he said: ‘You have to be the biggest speaker in the locker room.’ He told me what to expect – my natural game: being aggressive, being a leader. “

The Chelsea coach recently emphasized how important the 28-year-old was for the Londoners. “Toni has established himself exceptionally since the first day we arrived. He is an absolute leader and plays at an unbelievably high level,” said the former Bundesliga coach.

In the current season, Rüdiger has played in twelve competitive games so far, in which he scored one goal. Last season he won the Champions League as a regular with the Blues.